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Portsmouth, NH vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- Arcata has 8.2% less rainy days than Portsmouth.
- Arcata has 11.6% less Sunny Days than Portsmouth.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 11.8% better than Portsmouth
 Portsmouth, NHArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall53  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny198  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Portsmouth    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I was up in Portsmouth a couple years ago visiting from Florida. I loved how I was able to prk the car, get out and have numerous bars/restaurants, clothing stores, etc  More

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Over 16 years ago

Portsmouth is full of history, art, interesting shops, restaurants and the best  More

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Over 18 years ago

Portsmouth is a beautiful historic town settled right on the seacoast. Excellent restaurants, great cafes and shops, and picturesque streets make this a wonderful city  More

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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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